Tackling Controversial Issues In The Primary School

Author : Richard Woolley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136947568

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How do you broach family values with seven year olds? Can you help young children understand racism? Can you avoid bringing your own prejudices into the classroom? Talking effectively about controversial issues with young children is a challenge facing every primary school teacher. Tackling Controversial Issues in the Primary School provides teachers with support and guidance as you engage with the more tricky questions and topics you and your pupils encounter. Illuminated with case studies and examples of how teachers and children have confronted issues together, this book helps you understand your own perspectives and provides fresh approaches for the primary classroom. It considers how best to work with parents and carers, whole-school policies for tackling issues, and ideas for circle time, setting up international links, school councils and buddying systems. The range of challenging topics covered includes: family values racism in mono and multi-cultural settings democracy and citizenship the environment and sustainability consumerism, finances and media advertising gender, health and identity grief and loss. For all student and practising primary teachers, Tackling Controversial Issues in the Primary School provides much needed support as you help your learners face complicated ideas, find their voice and get involved in the issues that they feel make a difference.

Author : Richard Woolley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136947551

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How do you broach family values with seven year olds? Can you help young children understand racism? Can you avoid bringing your own prejudices into the classroom? Talking effectively about controversial issues with young children is a challenge facing every primary school teacher. Tackling Controversial Issues in the Primary School provides teachers with support and guidance as you engage with the more tricky questions and topics you and your pupils encounter. Illuminated with case studies and examples of how teachers and children have confronted issues together, this book helps you understand your own perspectives and provides fresh approaches for the primary classroom. It considers how best to work with parents and carers, whole-school policies for tackling issues, and ideas for circle time, setting up international links, school councils and buddying systems. The range of challenging topics covered includes: family values racism in mono and multi-cultural settings democracy and citizenship the environment and sustainability consumerism, finances and media advertising gender, health and identity grief and loss. For all student and practising primary teachers, Tackling Controversial Issues in the Primary School provides much needed support as you help your learners face complicated ideas, find their voice and get involved in the issues that they feel make a difference.

Author : Judith L. Pace
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475851984

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Hard Questions by Judith L. Pace Pdf

Teaching controversial issues in the classroom is now more urgent and fraught than ever as we face up to rising authoritarianism, racial and economic injustice, and looming environmental disaster. Despite evidence that teaching controversy is critical, educators often avoid it. How then can we prepare and support teachers to undertake this essential but difficult work? Hard Questions: Learning to Teach Controversial Issues, based on a cross-national qualitative study, examines teacher educators’ efforts to prepare preservice teachers for teaching controversial issues that matter for democracy, justice, and human rights. It presents four detailed cases of teacher preparation in three politically divided societies: Northern Ireland, England, and the United States. The book traces graduate students’ learning from university coursework into the classrooms where they work to put what they have learned into practice. It explores their application of pedagogical tools and the factors that facilitated or hindered their efforts to teach controversy. The book’s cross-national perspective is compelling to a broad and diverse audience, raising critical questions about teaching controversial issues and providing educators, researchers, and policymakers tools to help them fulfill this essential democratic mission of education.

Author : Molly Potter
Publisher : A & C Black
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Citizenship
ISBN : 1408113546

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Violence by Molly Potter Pdf

Headlines: Violenceis one of a series of books and accompanyingCD-ROMs which offer primary school teachers much-needed support forteaching controversial issues. Published in association with theCitizenship Foundation, theHeadlinestitles provide background knowledge andpractical teaching resources to introduce and appropriately managediscussions of sensitive, controversial and topical issues withconfidence. Children of all ages are now regularly exposed to media coverage of controversial topics. When a news story hits theheadlines, schools will naturally want to respond to the questions,fears and concerns of their pupils with sensitivity, accuracy andbalance. TheHeadlinestitles have been produced specifically to help teachersface this challenge. Features include: topic background knowledge andpresentation of opposing arguments and viewpoints; advice on how toavoid bias; lively lesson plans; reproduciblepupil resources including activity sheets, information sheets, casestudies and news reports. Each accompanying CD-ROM includes: editable versions of pupil theactivity sheets, so they can be adapted in responseto topical news stories; additional resource materials and photographsto display on a whiteboard as a focus for discussion; additionalbackground information for teachers.

Author : Hilary Claire,Cathie Holden
Publisher : Trentham Books Limited
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : UOM:39015070698108

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The Challenge of Teaching Controversial Issues by Hilary Claire,Cathie Holden Pdf

Teaching about controversial issues is crucial, but also very challenging. This text dissects the nature of a specific controversy and offers practical strategies for helping students work through possible solutions.

Author : Bruce Carrington,Barry Troyna
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Education
ISBN : 185000417X

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Children and Controversial Issues by Bruce Carrington,Barry Troyna Pdf

Author : David Kerr,Ted Huddleston
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287188137

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Teaching controversial issues through education for democratic citizenship and human rights by David Kerr,Ted Huddleston Pdf

A professional development programme for teachers, designed to support and promote the teaching of controversial issues in schools in Europe. This publication offers practical guidance, support and training to help strengthen the handling of controversial issues in schools and other educational settings. It seeks to help teachers, leaders and trainers to effectively address controversial issues as part of their everyday professional practice. This is essential if education is to equip children and young people with the competences needed to protect and defend human rights, democracy and the rule of law, to participate effectively and to live peacefully with others in our culturally diverse societies.

Author : Paula Cowan,Henry Maitles
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781441136930

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Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom by Paula Cowan,Henry Maitles Pdf

Paula Cowan and Henry Maitles provide a thorough exploration of current debates and controversies relating to teaching controversial issues in primary and secondary schools. They also investigate the changing nature of this type of learning experience and explore its contribution to the curriculum, particularly history and citizenship education. Topics covered include:- What is the 'right' age to discuss controversial issues?- The Citizenship Agenda- Discussing Iraq with school students- Teaching the Holocaust in the multicultural classroom- IslamophobiaInternational case studies provide fresh insights and valuable student and teacher feedback into the teaching of what many perceive as sensitive and difficult areas. Reflective questions and activities encourage readers to really engage with the issues and annotated further reading suggestions provide links to useful resources. The supporting companion website provides more detailed additional information along with practical teaching resources for those looking to explore controversial issues in their own classroom.Essential reading for beginning teachers and teachers of citizenship and history, and education studies students exploring the teaching of controversial issues in the classroom.

Author : Green Teacher
Publisher : Booktango
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781468947557

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Teaching in the Outdoors by Green Teacher Pdf

Teaching in the Outdoors provides a practical guide for getting students outdoors and helpful suggestions for maximizing the outdoor learning experience. It features the best articles on outdoor education ever published in Green Teacher magazine, including tips for leading fantastic field trips and the proper technique for class hikes.

Author : Ann Hazzard,Marianne Celano,Marietta Collins
Publisher : American Psychological Association
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781433835223

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Something Happened in Our Park by Ann Hazzard,Marianne Celano,Marietta Collins Pdf

This important follow-up to the bestselling, groundbreaking, and inspiring Something Happened in Our Town, is a much-needed story to help communities in the aftermath of gun violence. When Miles's cousin Keisha is injured in a shooting, he realizes people can work together to reduce the likelihood of violence in their community. With help from friends and family, Miles learns to use his imagination and creativity to help him cope with his fears. This book can help provide parents with helpful messages of reassurance and empowerment. Includes an extensive Note to Parents and Caregivers with guidelines for discussing community gun violence with children, and sample dialogues. A NEW YORK TIMES AND #1 INDIEBOUND BEST SELLER The Today Show —10 books to help you discuss anti-racism with children and teens Glamour—10 Books to Help Talk to Your Kids About Racism, as Recommended by Black Authors NCSS-CBC Notable Social Students Trade Book for Young People National Parenting Product Award Winner Finalist, Foreword Book Awards

Author : Roger Cutting,Orla Kelly
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781473909434

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Creative Teaching in Primary Science by Roger Cutting,Orla Kelly Pdf

Creative teaching has the potential to inspire deep learning, using inventive activities and stimulating contexts that can capture the imagination of children. This book enables you to adopt a creative approach to the methods and content of your primary science teaching practice and confidently develop as a science educator. Key aspects of science teaching are discussed, including: planning for teaching and learning assessing primary science cross-curricular approaches the intelligent application of technology sustainability education outdoor learning Coverage is supported by illustrative examples, encouraging you to look at your own teaching practice, your local community and environment, your own interests and those of your children to deepen your understanding of what constitutes good science teaching in primary schools. This is essential reading for students on primary initial teacher education courses, on both university-based (BEd, BA with QTS, PGCE) and schools-based (School Direct, SCITT) routes into teaching. Dr Roger Cutting is an Associate Professor in Education at the Institute of Education at Plymouth University. Orla Kelly is a Lecturer in Social, Environmental and Scientific Education in the Church of Ireland College of Education.

Author : Robert Stradling,Michael Noctor,Bridget Baines
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History, Modern
ISBN : 0713109335

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Teaching Controversial Issues by Robert Stradling,Michael Noctor,Bridget Baines Pdf

Author : Tonie Stolberg,Geoff Teece
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136927157

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Teaching Religion and Science by Tonie Stolberg,Geoff Teece Pdf

Can religion and science co-exist successfully in the classroom? How can you encourage an environment where differing views are treated positively? How do you help students apply their understanding of religious beliefs and scientific theory to a range of ultimate questions? Teaching Religion and Science aims to give RE teachers a pedagogical foundation for the teaching of religion and science topics, and for the teaching of religion as a whole. It will help you to have confidence to include what might appear to be challenging or controversial topics in your lessons, and provides guidance on how religion and science themes can be effectively addressed using appropriate classroom teaching methods. Containing a wealth of practical advice to help you turn pedagogical theory into practice effortlessly, it helps you understand your own attitudes to the subject, as well as those of your students, to ensure successful teaching. Essential guidance includes: activities to help you apply pedagogic practices to your own particular classroom situation advice to help minimise potential difficulties whilst tackling controversial issues links to a wide range of resources and advice on further reading comprehensive lesson plans for ages 11-16 and 16-19. Designed to be a resource for all training and practising R.E. teachers, Teaching Religion and Science offers much needed support for successfully integrating the teaching of religion and science in your classroom.

Author : David Kerr,Ted Huddleston
Publisher : Council of Europe
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789287188045

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Learning how to handle controversial issues in schools and other education settings by David Kerr,Ted Huddleston Pdf

Learning how to deal with controversial issues is at the heart of education for democratic citizenship and human rights education. Highlighting best practices from case studies across Europe, this guide offers innovative approaches and practical tools to handle controversy in schools effectively. Controversy and controversial issues are at the centre and at all levels of our democratic societies. This means that learning how to deal with such issues must always be at the heart of an effective education for democratic citizenship and human rights education (EDC/HRE). That learning takes place in schools and other education settings as children and young people progress in their education from early years, through primary, lower secondary and upper-secondary phases, into tertiary and higher education and beyond. The Council of Europe has an outstanding record in promoting education for democratic citizenship, human rights education and intercultural dialogue, and in fostering and teaching about the importance of democratic culture. It is therefore fitting that the Council of Europe, in partnership with the European Union, through the Joint Programme “Democratic and Inclusive School Culture in Operation” (DISCO) – formerly known as the Human Rights and Democracy in Action Pilot Projects Scheme – has helped to facilitate the creation of this very timely good practice guide, which complements the manuals Teaching controversial issues and Managing controversy.

Author : Claus-Christian W. Szejnmann,Paula Cowan,James Griffiths
Publisher : Springer
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9783319730998

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Holocaust Education in Primary Schools in the Twenty-First Century by Claus-Christian W. Szejnmann,Paula Cowan,James Griffiths Pdf

This collection is the first of its kind, bringing together Holocaust educational researchers as well as school and museum educators from across the globe, to discuss the potentials of Holocaust education in relation to primary school children. Its contributors are from countries that have a unique relationship with the Holocaust, such as Germany, Israel, neutral Switzerland, and Allied countries outside the UK. Their research provides new insight into the diverse ways in which primary aged students engage with Holocaust education. Chapters explore the impact of teaching the Holocaust to this age group, school and museum teaching pedagogies, and primary students’ perspectives of the Holocaust. This book will appeal to school and museum educators of primary aged students whose work requires them to teach the Holocaust, Citizenship (or Civics) or Human Rights Education. Since the turn of the twenty-first century there has been a transformation in school and museum-based Holocaust education. This book clearly demonstrates that primary education has been included in this transformation.